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Cardinal Robert Sarah says Church cannot declare war on Latin Mass devotees

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Cardinal Robert Sarah says the Church cannot declare war on Latin Mass devotees. He praised Pope Benedict's 2007 decision to allow greater access to the Latin Mass, but called Pope Francis' 2021 decision to restrict it neither sensible nor respectful. Sarah spoke to the Italian newspaper Il Giornale about the importance of the traditional liturgy.

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6 sources Aug 28, 2026

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Earlier version, Tuesday 1 September

Cardinal Robert Sarah criticizes Pope Francis' Latin Mass restrictions

Earlier version, Monday 31 August

Cardinal Sarah says old Mass helps priests celebrate better

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Aug 28, 2:07 PM Alfa y Omega El cardenal Sarah: «La Misa antigua ayuda a los sacerdotes a celebrar mejor»
  2. Aug 29, 4:00 AM Messainlatino.it Il card. Sarah: “Ma la messa antica per i sacerdoti è quella che aiuta a celebrare meglio”
  3. Aug 31, 2:22 PM Catholic News Agency The Church cannot declare war on Latin Mass devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah says
  4. Aug 31, 4:42 PM National Catholic Register The Church ‘Cannot Declare War’ on Latin Mass Devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah Says
  5. Aug 31, 3:22 PM Catholic World Report The Church cannot declare war on Latin Mass devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah says
  6. Aug 31, 12:45 PM ACI Africa The Church Cannot Declare War on Latin Mass Devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah Says

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